For more than 25 years, The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival has been the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season in Chicago. This year's festival will return with a full lineup of activities, starting on 4:00 PM on Friday, November 16 and then again at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 17. Look out for musical performances and special appearances in the tree-lighting parade. Musical guests will include Cody Simpson & The Tide, DCapella, Cailee Rae, Cozi Zuehlsdorff, Louis York, and YaDonna West. After the parade, continue the fun with a fireworks show over the Chicago River and shopping at Michigan Avenue shops.